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The Habersham County Recreation Advisory Board met for the first time since February on Tuesday. The meeting was the first with Interim Director Terry Lannon, who stated that he is unsure of the future game plan for the recreation board. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The Habersham County Recreation Advisory Board met for the first time since February on Tuesday. The meeting was the first with Interim Director Terry Lannon, who stated that he is unsure of the future game plan for the recreation board. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Rec Board in need of reorganization

Zach Taylor
Friday, April 18, 2025
   The Habersham County Recreation Advisory Board is struggling with its finances and organization, as it attempts to elect officers and create a secretary position, with needed amendments to its bylaws to help meetings run more efficiently.
Carmen Agra Deedy sits on the stage of the Habersham Central Performing Arts Center, miming as she tells the story of Juan Bobo, a Spanish wise-fool’s tale that has the students in the audience spellbound. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Carmen Agra Deedy sits on the stage of the Habersham Central Performing Arts Center, miming as she tells the story of Juan Bobo, a Spanish wise-fool’s tale that has the students in the audience spellbound. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Deedy enchants for One Book Habersham events

News Staff
Friday, April 18, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      “Dingadingading,” the children sang as Carmen Agra Deedy turned the page of her now locally famous book, Wombat Said Come In.
Photo by Matthew Smith on Unsplash

Photo by Matthew Smith on Unsplash

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“We have to grow together”

News Staff
Friday, April 18, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      When community members criticize economic growth, it’s often because they feel such growth comes with a price: the integrity of our environment.
Photo by Kai Cheng on Unsplash

Photo by Kai Cheng on Unsplash

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Derelict vehicle talks to continue next month

Samantha Sinclair
Friday, April 18, 2025
   The second reading of a derelict vehicle ordinance has been put on hold for a month.    Interim County Manager Tim Sims said the Habersham Board of County Commissioners plan to discuss it during a work session before holding the second hearing and potential approval next month.
Stephen Wareham, owner of Vintage Sound Studios in Clarkesville, sits in the main studio of the brand new facility in front of the equipment he hopes to use to produce musical magic for new clients. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Stephen Wareham, owner of Vintage Sound Studios in Clarkesville, sits in the main studio of the brand new facility in front of the equipment he hopes to use to produce musical magic for new clients. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Making waves

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      Sitting behind the Dollar Tree in Clarkesville, Vintage Sound Studios looks unassuming from the outside with its plain brickwork and simple black logo emblazoned on one of its windows. But despite its low profile, the studio space inside is a music-maker’s dream.
Fencing surrounds the old Habersham County Courthouse as it awaits demolition. During demolition, detours leading drivers around the area are possible, with added traffic throughout the City of Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Fencing surrounds the old Habersham County Courthouse as it awaits demolition. During demolition, detours leading drivers around the area are possible, with added traffic throughout the City of Clarkesville. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Old courthouse demolition starts

Samantha Sinclair
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
   Demolition of the old courthouse in Clarkesville is starting this week, and there will be intermittent lane closures on Ga. 115/Monroe Street in front of the building over the next few weeks.
Photo by Masjid MABA on Unsplash.

Photo by Masjid MABA on Unsplash.

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BOE invites public to first budget hearing

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      The school system’s budget for the next fiscal year will be the focus of the Habersham County Board of Education meeting on Thursday night. The meeting, including the first public hearing on the FY26 budget, will be held at 4:30 p.m.
Scotlynn Taylor and Rynlee Leviner enjoy Tummy Yummies and sort their candy after the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt. The church held several different egg hunts for different age groups, including a tinsel-filled kid's pool for babies to hunt Easter eggs in. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

Scotlynn Taylor and Rynlee Leviner enjoy Tummy Yummies and sort their candy after the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt. The church held several different egg hunts for different age groups, including a tinsel-filled kid's pool for babies to hunt Easter eggs in. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Churches, businesses host Easter activities

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
   Habersham hops into the Easter season as local churches and businesses gear up to host their annual Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny picture sessions.
The Baldwin Fire Department is in its rebuilding era, which is reflected in the budget recommendations from CAO Emily Woodmaster after it lost its chief and assistant chief in a same-day resignation a couple of weeks ago. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

The Baldwin Fire Department is in its rebuilding era, which is reflected in the budget recommendations from CAO Emily Woodmaster after it lost its chief and assistant chief in a same-day resignation a couple of weeks ago. ZACH TAYLOR/Staff

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Coming down the pipe in Baldwin

Zach Taylor
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
   Strip clubs, casinos, reducing positions and fire consolidation were discussed on Thursday at the Baldwin retreat as hypothetical revenue streams and balancing for a hypothetical budget presented in the thought-provoking exercise.
Engineering Management Inc President and Baldwin City Engineer Fletcher Holliday presents a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the Baldwin City Council during their retreat last week. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Engineering Management Inc President and Baldwin City Engineer Fletcher Holliday presents a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the Baldwin City Council during their retreat last week. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

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Coming down the pipe in Baldwin

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
By Hannah Caudell      During the City of Baldwin’s retreat on Friday, much of the early morning conversation was dominated by one concern: water.